More optimistic about the future of the whale

1995/06/01 Elhuyar Zientzia Iturria: Elhuyar aldizkaria

• Biologia

We do not know if since May 14, 1901 there have been whales on the coast of Orio, at least we have not seen it. The truth is that in very few places you can see the family members of this beautiful copy that we have in the photo. However, the latest research points to the growth of the whale family. According to the report just published by the International Organization for Whale Research, after analyzing data from recent years it can be said that the population of the whale has increased by 10%. Specifically, this trend has been observed in ten large groups of whales.

As for the blue whale, although the growth has been lower (5%), researchers have shown their optimism since there are only 1,000 specimens in the world. The International Whale Research Organization has described the increase in whale population as a result of the delay in whaling in 1986. Although the news is satisfactory, they say that it is necessary to realize the danger of total extinction of the whales. since the fishermen of Norway and Japan have not yet ceded and pursue them.